Section XXXVI

When the twelfth emperor of Northern Mongolia was martyred, dozens of small countries in the west could not bear the heavy pressure of Northern Mongolia, and united with the He family in the northwest to send troops together to fight against the Northern Mongolian Iron Cavalry. The coalition army was surging, known as 500,000 troops at that time, marching eastward all the way, and even once fought in the central part of Gambiga. However, the coalition forces were not under each other's control, and in the later period, there were many contradictions, and they were seized by the Northern Mongols to break each one and retake the entire Gambiga grassland. Although Beimeng won this battle, it also made Beimeng lose its vitality. Nayan Zhulie learned from the pain and decided to establish the western capital Lanning and hold the southwest area of Ganbiga.

The western capital Lanning was built according to Tianyin Mountain, and at the beginning of its establishment, it had the meaning of attacking and defending, so it was not far from the northwest border. If it is a fast horse, it will only take three days to reach the north-western border. Such a close distance, in turn, is convenient for the northwest to reinforce Lanning with logistical baggage. The world is unpredictable, and if Yan Zhulie knows it, I'm afraid it can't cry or laugh.

Heading north from Shacheng, there were still some hills along the way, and it took only two days for the team to leave the northwest border and arrive at the Ganbiga grassland of Yima Pingchuan. Although it is early summer, the pastures here are barren and not abundant, most of them are low grass stubble, which can reach the ankles, and in many places even show dry yellow ground. This kind of pasture is used for grazing, but it is used for marching, and it is like a smooth road, so the team walks very fast.

After walking for another five days, someone in front suddenly made a noise, Wu Ming grabbed the horse and shouted, "What's wrong?" ”

Yang Yi rushed back from the front, and said loudly as he ran: "My lord, my lord, Lanning City is almost here." ”

He beat the horse hard, and his face was happy, and he looked back as he ran. Yang Yi can break through the seventh stage, and many martial arts things still need to be consulted by Wu Ming. This time he went north, thinking that there was nothing to do, Wu Ming brought him over.

Wu Ming stretched his neck to look, and from a distance, he saw a mountain range towering into the clouds, and the top of the mountain was covered with snow, like a giant dragon lying on the grassland, winding all the way to the southwest, it was Tianyin Mountain. Lanning City was established at the foot of Tianyin Mountain, and Tianyin Mountain can be seen, which proves that Lanning City is not far away. Wu Mingchang let out a long breath, and his tense heart finally relaxed: "Yes, it's finally here." ”

Although Hu Yanhai said in the letter that Dongmeng would not be able to hit Lanning City for a while and a half. But eight out of ten sentences in diplomatic rhetoric are not true, and God knows how much water is mixed in this old fellow's words. Seeing that Lan Ning was in sight, there was still no trace of the sword soldiers, and Wu Ming was also relieved.

The layout of Lanning City is slightly similar to that of Chengzhou Pangui, both of which are built on the mountain. However, Da Leak Mountain is far less dangerous than Tianyin Mountain, although the two cities are mountain cities, the slope of Lanning City is much steeper than that of Pangui. When the team entered the city, it was already evening, and the sunset was obliquely shining, dragging out a long Qiluo on Tianyin Mountain, and the whole Lanning City was as majestic as the sky.

Youluli stood on the front grain truck and jumped and screamed, and said in a loud voice: "Brother Aming, look at it, it's so beautiful." Much more beautiful than Daya Snow Mountain. ”

The girl's feelings are always poetry, and He Yi had a long talk with her overnight, which made her let go of many things, and people gradually became cheerful. Although Wu Ming is still polite to her, the family has no objection, and He Yi has no problem there, so what is Wu Ming? In Yululi's mind, it's just his personality.

Wu Ming smiled slightly, and was about to say something. Lu Fang poked out of a carriage and shouted, "What's the noise, what a fuss, haven't you seen the world?" ”

Because of his handsome appearance, this kid was purified by Nanban Marnie, and he hated the entire Nanban Empire. Youluli is not only a Southern Barbarian, but also a relative of the emperor, and Lu Fang can be polite to her, then it is called a ghost. Along the way, the two talked about each other almost every day, and Wu Ming was no longer surprised.

Yang Yi rushed up with two soldiers from the inner camp and shouted: "Line up, enter the city in order, and don't make noise!" ”

Youluli was stunned, and when she turned her head, she was facing Wu Ming, who was about to fight and enter the city. Her anger suddenly turned into nothing, stretched out her pink and tender little tongue, and made a grimace at Wu Ming, and then a harrier turned over and landed lightly, looking for trouble with Lu Fang.

Wu Ming was surrounded by a large group of soldiers from the inner battalion. As soon as he got out of the city gate, several people greeted him, and one of them said loudly: "Lord Wu, don't come unharmed!" ”

This person not only has a round face, but also a chubby body, and when he laughs, his facial features are crowded together, which is indescribably funny. Wu Ming looked south, looked at him for a long time, and still wondered: "...... are you?"

The man was still smiling, nodded and said, "Lord Wu is really a noble person who forgets things, I am Zhao Zhong of Baihelou." ”

"Zhao Zhong......" Wu Ming muttered, and then suddenly realized: "Who is my Dao, it turns out to be Boss Zhao." ”

Four years ago, the owner of Baihe Tower was the chubby old man in front of him. Later, due to Na Yan Da going south, the fact that Baihe Tower was a stronghold in Beimeng was exposed, and Zhao Zhong couldn't stay any longer, so he returned to Beimeng with Na Yan Da, but he didn't expect to meet here today.

Zhao Zhong nodded like a chicken pecking rice: "It's extreme, it's extreme." It's a shame that Lord Wu still remembers the villain, and it's a great honor. ”

Wu Ming jumped down to look south and said with a smile: "What, is Boss Zhao in charge of receiving us today?" ”

Zhao Zhong smiled and didn't speak, and an official next to him saluted and said: "Lord Zhao is the director of the Reception Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs...... "Wu Ming is a boss Zhao on the left and a boss Zhao on the right, and he is extremely philistine, which makes people feel very unhappy. This ** is all Zhao Zhong's subordinates, so he jumped out to help.

Wu Ming's heart moved, the Northern Mongolian system is different from the Eastern Han Dynasty, the imperial court structure is two governments and eight divisions, the two governments are the government government and the military government, and the eight divisions are under its jurisdiction. Soon after the founding of Simon, the system must have copied from Northern Mongolia, and the reception department explained that it was to exercise part of the functions and powers of the Ministry of Rites. Although it is not very important, Zhao Zhong can be mixed up to such a point, and it can be regarded as soaring.

Zhao Zhong glanced at the official and shouted, "Don't be rude, who wants you to intervene indiscriminately." He bowed to Lanning's inner city from afar, still with a flattering smile on his face: "Lord Wu, this first batch of grain and grass, Ke Dunniang will pay you first." ”

Ke Dun Niangniang? That is Xiao Ling, in addition to Xuanyuan Ling in Lanning City, who else can call it Ke Dun Niangniang. Now that Na Yan Dun is seriously injured, and Hu Yanhai is fighting fiercely with Dongmeng on the front line, the importance of Xuanyuan Ling is highlighted. When Zhao Zhong mentioned Xuanyuan Ling, his respectful attitude did not seem to be a hypocrisy, and he must be Xuanyuan Ling's confidant. But it's no wonder that both of them came from Nanning, and it makes sense to get closer.

Wu Ming said with a straight face: "In this case, there are 3,000 grain trucks here, please check." ”

A big cart can hold seven or eight thousand catties of grain, and if there are 3,000 carts, there are 20 million catties of grain. Moreover, this batch of grain is only the first batch, and according to the agreement, the successor grain and grass will continue to be delivered. Although bartering is required, these are not considered by Zhao Zhong. Hearing Wu Ming say this, he was obviously relieved on his face, and said with a smile: "It's okay, Lord Wu, please come with me." ”

As the convoy marched along Lanning Avenue. The citizens of the city stopped to watch, pointing and pointing, and their faces were full of happy smiles. Zhao Zhong and his subordinate officials shouted and shouted, attracting a flood of people. Some children even ran over and shouted after the grain trucks. Wu Ming and Zhao Zhong walked side by side, seeing that the team was as slow as a snail, they couldn't help frowning and said, "Lord Zhao, when is this going to go, can you hurry up a little." ”

Zhao Zhong looked at the crowd of people around him, and his head tilted slightly towards Wu Ming: "Lord Wu has a lot of Haihan, I just acted on orders, and this was all ordered by Ke Dun." ”

What Xuanyuan Ling ordered? Wu Ming glanced at Zhao Zhong a little strangely. Zhao Zhong continued to whisper: "The imperial court is short of grain, so a month ago, Lanning's grain and meat were controlled and limited. This incident caused panic in the people's hearts and caused great resentment among the people. Therefore, Khotun deliberately let the convoy take a long detour to reassure the people. ”

Wu Ming was stunned for a moment, and immediately reacted. As the saying goes, if there is food at home, there is no panic in the heart. Grain and grass are not only very important for stabilizing the morale of the army, but also for stabilizing the morale of the people. Xuanyuan Ling is going to take advantage of the arrival of the northwest grain truck to announce that Simon is not short of food, and then consolidate the heart of the Lanning army. Thinking of this, he sighed and said, "I see. ”

He couldn't help but look up at the inner city in the distance. At this time, the sun is setting, and in a cheer, the inner city is even more majestic in a glow, and in the blood-like twilight, there is an indescribable heaviness. Just as he was thinking about it, the crowd in front of him suddenly became chaotic, and someone shouted: "Get out of the way, get out of the way, and the one who stands in the way is dead." ”

The crowd was suddenly chaotic, and those onlookers cried for their fathers and mothers, scattered in all directions, and separated like a tide. A group of knights, dressed in fresh clothes, rushed straight from afar, surrounded by a luxurious carriage.

Lanning is a mountain city, surrounded by residential houses, scattered on both sides of the street. If you enter the city from the outside, it is equivalent to climbing a mountain, which is quite strenuous. But if you want to go out of the city, it will take a lot less effort. After all, whether it is human or animal, it is very easy to go downhill. This force galloped at full speed, and the speed was extremely fast, and in a few blinks of an eye it rushed in front of the convoy, and it seemed that it had no intention of stopping. If it continues like this, it will collide with the convoy. Wu Ming was startled, and before he could figure out the situation, a knight in front of him shouted: "Princess Baoshan's car is here, why don't you avoid it quickly?" Do you want to die? ”

Although the main street of Lanning is not as wide as that of Kyoto and Nanning, it is also seventy or eighty meters wide. Not to mention two teams, even if there are several teams, they can go hand in hand. But the grain carts were heavy, and they were all pulled by horses. No matter how good the military discipline of the guards battalion is, it is impossible to make thousands of grain trucks make evasive actions at the same time in such a short period of time. And the other party ignored it, and rushed straight to it, it seemed that he was deliberately looking for fault.

Wu Ming couldn't help but be furious, he had seen a horizontal one, but he had never seen such a horizontal one. Just as he was about to give the order, Yang Yi suddenly shouted softly: "Up!" With more than a dozen soldiers from the inner battalion, he rushed forward and met the opposing convoy.